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They used to say that if you can remember the 1960s, you weren’t really there. Alexandra Tynan definitely was there. As a young fashion graduate living and working in London – the world’s newly minted style capital – she was closer to the epicentre of that decade’s culture quake than most. But her recollections don’t quite match the version in the history books.

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The 1960s
Doctor Who’s black-and-white decade included numerous examples of outstanding costume design. Some of it drew upon contemporary trends in unexpected ways…
The Duchess of Chelsea
Polly embodied the sophisticated, self-assured glamour of Swinging Sixties London. This was a scene familiar to actress Anneke Wills…
The 1970s
The eras of the Third and Fourth Doctors were partly inspired by the best of British fashion, while benefitting from some of the series’ most distinguished in-house designers.
Scary Monsters
Barbara Lane’s career on Doctor Who saw her design some of the most memorable aliens to appear in the 1970s. It was all part of creating what she calls “complete worlds”…
Hippie Ghic
In the early 1970s rookie UNIT agent Jo Grant was bang on trend, says actress Katy Manning.
IN THE RED
In the 1970s Sarah Jane Smith enjoyed an eclectic wardrobe, with input not just from BBC designers but also from regular trips to a Kensington boutique owned by Lee Bender.
From Sketch to Screen
Between 1978 and 1981 June Hudson designed some of the most memorable costumes in Doctor Who’s history. Here, she recalls the sometimes difficult journey from the drawing board to the studio  oor.
The 1980s
This turbulent decade included some of the series’ most elegant costume designs, but is chie fly remembered for a handful of notorious misjudgements…
Anyone for Cricket?
The late Colin Lavers’ greatest legacy to Doctor Who was the costume worn by the Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison. In 1982 Colin spoke to the fanzine Axos, describing the part he’d recently played in the design process. These are highlights of that interview.
Black Velvet
Highlights of Amy Roberts’ contributions to Doctor Who include enduring designs for three characters introduced in Season 18…
STREET SMART
Sophie Aldred’s Ace was inspired by the urban fashion trends of the late 1980s, although Doctor Who’s producer insisted that certain old traditions were also maintained…
The 1990s
The only canonical screen adventure of the decade saw the series attempt to forge a new identity.
The 2000s
When Doctor Who returned to television in the 21st century every major aspect of the series’ costume design was informed by a new sensibility.
Dressing to the Nine
When production of Doctor Who resumed in 2004, costume designer Lucinda Wright devised a new look for the series’ stars.
More Than We Bargained For
Camille Coduri, who played Rose Tyler’s mum, reveals the secrets of Jackie’s wardrobe and shares some fashion tips.
The 2010s
Doctor Who began its next decade in a strong position
COSTUME DRAMA
Devising a look for the Twelfth Doctor was far from straightforward, as designer Howard Burden reveals…
Cat Woman
Catrin Stewart talks us through Jenny Flint’s eclectic and unconventional Victorian wardrobe.
Kingdom of Costumes
Ray Holman has designed outfits for three Doctors, including the latest incarnation. During production of the 2018 series he took us on a tour of his costume department…
DESTINY FULFILLED
Do you have a favourite Doctor Who costume? Tim Wearing does – and it’s on a mannequin in his home.
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